Two sides of trouble
1180 Words
Thessa's POV
Last night was one of the most stressful nights ever. I had to make multiple dishes for everyone while Dora was upstairs, having a girly conversation with Anna.
This time, though, I really made Mum proud. She gave me a warm, heart-melting smile and told me how proud she was — that I would grow up to be an independent woman, maybe even a great mum someday. If only she knew what plans I've had these past few days.
My old self would feel so fulfilled that I’d write those words down in my diary before bed.
Well, my birthday’s coming soon, I hope she'll surprise me and get me wonderful presents not make excuses like last year (though, she fell ill)
I slept happily… even if my body didn’t.
When my alarm rang at 6 a.m., I woke up lazily and trudged toward the bathroom. I already knew what would happen next — the knock on my door, Mum’s yelling, or her reminding me how little time I had to get ready for school.
“I hate school,” I mumbled, dragging my feet across the room.
After a quick shower, I went to help serve breakfast for the family since Aunt would be leaving soon.
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Dora’s POV
I stared at Anna, unsure of what to say. I remembered when we used to tell each other all our little secrets as kids — had that changed now that we were older?
“Girlllll, you should’ve told me the moment I arrived yesterday!” she said, eyes sparkling with excitement.
“What are our plans?” she asked, sliding beside me on the bed.
“It’s happening next week — Friday night,” she said, watching for my reaction.
I was relieved. Finally, someone who acted like a teenager, not an eighty-year-old grandma.
“I don’t knowwww…” I said softly, my tone making it clear that I wanted to go — but couldn’t.
“I really want to go, but my mum—”
“Oh, c’mon! Live your age,” Anna interrupted, rolling her eyes. “Your mum doesn’t have to know.”
A brief silence followed
“Guess what?” I said with my eyes lighting up.
“Ethan asked me out.” I breathed a sigh of relief.
“OMG!!” I don't know who he is, but with that expression on your face, he is definitely hot!”
“What are you waiting for???, c’mon baby we’ve got work to do” she said, grabbing me by the shoulders, bouncing excitedly.
“Okay, okay… just don’t make me do anything too crazy!” I said shyly. Anna has a very wild sense of fashion.
She rushed to my wardrobe and started rummaging through my clothes. “I’ll find the perfect outfit for you,” she said with a mischievous grin.
I lifted my head, half excited, until my eyes caught the clock.
“Oh no! It’s 7 a.m., and I haven’t even gotten ready for school!”
I jumped from the bed and dashed into the bathroom.
Anna laughed and went into the guest bathroom to get ready herself.
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Thessa’s POV
After waiting for about twenty minutes, I went up to Dora’s room to call her down for breakfast.
Just as I was about to knock, the door swung open, and Dora stepped out, smiling wider than usual. She practically skipped toward the dining table. That alone was suspicious — she never smiled that early, especially not before school.
I shrugged it off; I already had enough on my mind.
We all had breakfast together. Soon after, Mum’s assistant drove Anna and me to school and dropped her off at hers.
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At School
I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the board. Math again. Ugh.
I excused myself and went to the bathroom. After splashing cold water on my face, I felt slightly more awake. Then I heard voices — two girls chatting by the mirrors.
They were talking about a party they’d be attending on Friday night.
My heart skipped a beat. I’d heard about that party before — hosted by Natasha, open to all the senior students. And apparently, Kyle Reynolds, my celebrity crush, would be there.
I wanted to go. I’d never been to a party in my life. Mum would never allow it, and soon I’d be off to college, where she’d surely invent new ways to monitor me.
This might be my only chance.
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Break time
I walked down the hallway and headed towards the boys' locker room. I needed to have someone who’d ask me out for this party I'd certainly attend.
Ethan walked past me letting his perfume fill my imagination with dirty thoughts. I'm his senior, but age is just a number right?
How could I possibly develop feelings for someone younger than I was?
I just like him anyway
“Hey!”
“Huh?” He stopped, taking off his ear plugs and pouting his lips in the cutest way ever.
“I’m Thessa,”I said, walking towards him.
“ Yeah?” He responded nonchalantly
I leaned towards him pushing him to the wall, deliberately throwing myself at him.
I really have guts now, I mean what possibly happened on the night of Dora’s birthday? Did I reincarnate into a bolder Thessa
He smirked, pulling me closer, he understood the whole message.
“How about we meet on Friday night? He whispered into my ear”
“Deal.”
I seductively walked out of the locker room pulling my skirt upwards
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Break time: In the classroom
I rarely talked to my classmates — Mum always said they were “distractions.” She even got my seatmate changed multiple times, always choosing who she thought would be a good influence.
“Hey,” I greeted Rose, my newest seatmate.
“Hi,” she replied flatly, eyes still glued to her notebook.
“It’s called break time for a reason, you know. You should let your brain rest,” I teased.
She sighed. “Just say what you came to say, Thessa. Everyone knows you don’t do friendship.”
I ignored the jab. “Have you heard about this ‘Have Fun While You Can’ party?” I asked, unable to hide my excitement.
Rose turned to me, suspicion written all over her face.
“Is this some kind of trap? Are you trying to get my class changed again so you can have alone time?”
I pouted dramatically. “C’mon, pleaseeee,” I said with my best puppy eyes.
Rose rolled her eyes but smiled a little. “Fine. But we’ll talk about it over lunch at the cafeteria.”
That was all the encouragement I needed.
Over lunch, we talked a lot. She helped me get the pass we needed for the party, and by the time we finished, we’d even skipped a class or two.
For once, I didn’t care.
I’d made up my mind.
I was going to that party, no matter what.
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